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How far is Sitka, AK, from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2922 miles / 4703 kilometers / 2540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Sitka (SIT) is 5017 miles / 8074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 12 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2922
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4703
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Distance from Cartwright to Sitka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cartwright to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2922.420 miles
  • 4703.179 kilometers
  • 2539.514 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2912.595 miles
  • 4687.367 kilometers
  • 2530.976 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cartwright to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Sitka generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartwright to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″W
Destination Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W